Interactions between Baclofen and Omniscan

The gadodiamide in Omniscan has a moderate potential interaction with Allergies.

Severe and fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis have been observed with administration of gadolinium based contrast agents, including gadoteridol. Patients with a history of allergy, drug reactions or other hypersensitivity-like disorders should be closely observed during the procedure and for several hours after drug administration. If a reaction occurs, stop administering and immediately begin appropriate therapy including resuscitation.

Baclofen has a moderate potential interaction with Autonomic Dysreflexia.

Therapy with intrathecal baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of autonomic dysreflexia, since the presence of nociceptive stimuli or abrupt withdrawal of the medication may trigger an episode of dysreflexia.

The gadodiamide in Omniscan has a major potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Gadolinium- based contrast agents (GBCAs) such as gadopentetate dimeglumine, gadoteridol and gadodiamide are contraindicated in patients with chronic, severe kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate, GFR < 30 mL/min), or acute kidney injury. GBCAs increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs. Their use should be avoided in these patients unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non- contrasted MRI or other modalities. NSF may result in fatal or debilitating fibrosis affecting the skin, muscle and internal organs. Caution is advised in patients at risk for chronically reduced renal function (age >60 years, hypertension or diabetes). Always estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) through laboratory testing.

The gadodiamide in Omniscan has a major potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Gadolinium- based contrast agents (GBCAs) such as gadopentetate dimeglumine, gadoteridol and gadodiamide are contraindicated in patients with chronic, severe kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate, GFR < 30 mL/min), or acute kidney injury. GBCAs increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs. Their use should be avoided in these patients unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non- contrasted MRI or other modalities. NSF may result in fatal or debilitating fibrosis affecting the skin, muscle and internal organs. Caution is advised in patients at risk for chronically reduced renal function (age >60 years, hypertension or diabetes). Always estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) through laboratory testing.

Baclofen has a moderate potential interaction with Psychiatric Disorders.

Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.

Baclofen has a moderate potential interaction with Psychosis.

Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.

Baclofen has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Baclofen is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Patients with impaired renal function may be at greater risk for adverse effects from baclofen due to decreased drug clearance. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in such patients. Dosage adjustments may be necessary.

The gadodiamide in Omniscan has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Gadolinium- based contrast agents (GBCAs) such as gadopentetate dimeglumine, gadoteridol and gadodiamide are contraindicated in patients with chronic, severe kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate, GFR < 30 mL/min), or acute kidney injury. GBCAs increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs. Their use should be avoided in these patients unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non- contrasted MRI or other modalities. NSF may result in fatal or debilitating fibrosis affecting the skin, muscle and internal organs. Caution is advised in patients at risk for chronically reduced renal function (age >60 years, hypertension or diabetes). Always estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) through laboratory testing.

Baclofen has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Deterioration in seizure control and electroencephalographic (EEG) changes have been reported occasionally in epileptic patients treated with baclofen. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures. Clinical status and EEG should be monitored at regular intervals during treatment. Except in cases of overdose or severe adverse reactions, cessation of baclofen therapy, whenever necessary, should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages. Abrupt withdrawal has been associated with central nervous system effects including seizures, hallucinations, and psychosis.